View Robert F. Kennedy’s “Remarks on the Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.” delivered on April 4, 1968.

View Robert F. Kennedy’s “Remarks on the Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.” delivered on April 4, 1968.

http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/rfkonmlkdeath.html While you are reading, listening to, and viewing the speech, pay particular attention to how the speaker addresses his audience, and think about what thought went into the preparation and delivery of the speech. Then, using the material in Zarefsky: Chapter 5, answer the following questions:

Levels of Influence on an Audience: Think about the three “levels of influence” on an audience described in our textbook –demographics, cultures, and psychology. For each level, list two characteristics that you observed in RFK’s Indiana audience on that day and explain how each would influence Kennedy’s rhetorical choices. Consult at least one outside source (i.e., other than your textbook) to determine who his audience was on that day, and then use your critical thinking skills to determine what the demographics, cultures, and psychologies would likely be.

The speaker’s relationship to the audience: What was RFK’s relationship to his audience? Based on Kennedy’s statements, what values did he seem to hold in common with his audience? What were some major differences that would affect his ethos? What, if any, hostilities did RFK face when informing the crowd of the assassination?

Identification: How well do you feel that RFK identified with his audience? If you think that he did well, provide two examples from the speech that illustrate this. If you think that he did poorly, provide two examples of how he failed to identify with his audience. If you have a mixed reaction, then provide one example of each.

 
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